HIGHLIGHTS of the Caribbean Coast MODULE

20 BEST THINGS TO DO AT COLOMBIA's CARIBBEAN COAST TOUR

ALL MODULES

 

This module provides a fantastic tour for things to do at Colombia's Caribbean Coast. You may actually arrive in Cartagena out of San Salvador or out of Bogota at hardly any additional costs to your international flight.

 

Things to do at Colombia's Caribbean Coast Tour

Day 1

  • Arrival at the Cartagena Airport;

  • Transfer to your hotel;

  • Depending on the hour of your arrival flight, a walk through the city or watching the sun set from the Cartagena wall;

  • Dinner after sunset;

  • Return to your hotel downtown Cartagena.

THINGS TO DO AT COLOMBIA's CARIBBEAN COAST TOUR: The Western wall of Cartagena with visitors watching the sun set.THINGS TO DO AT COLOMBIA's CARIBBEAN COAST TOUR: Watching the sun set at Cartagena.

The Western wall of Cartagena with visitors watching the sun set.

Watching the sun set at Cartagena.

 

Day 2

  • Morning walk along the highlights of old town Cartagena with its gorgeous colonial churches, manors, cobbled streets and over the wall;

  • Visit the San Pedro Claver Church and Monastery;

  • Lunch downtown oldtown Cartagena;

  • Visit the Inquisition palace;

  • visit the gold museum;

  • Enjoy the sunset from the wall;

  • Stroll the illuminated city after dark;

  • Spend the night in your hotel downtown.

THINGS TO DO AT COLOMBIA's CARIBBEAN COAST TOUR: The clock tower in Cartagena.THINGS TO DO AT COLOMBIA's CARIBBEAN COAST TOUR: The San Pedro Claver Church.

The clock tower in Cartagena.

The San Pedro Claver Church.

 

Day 3

  • Morning visit to San Filipe de Barajas Fortress;

  • Lunch downtown;

  • Viaje a Riohacha;

  • Spend the night at your hotel in Riohacha.

THINGS TO DO AT COLOMBIA's CARIBBEAN COAST TOUR: The Castillo San Filipe de Barajas fortress.THINGS TO DO AT COLOMBIA's CARIBBEAN COAST TOUR: Canons at the Castillo San Filipe of Cartagena.

The Castillo San Filipe de Barajas fortress.

Canons at the Castillo San Filipe of Cartagena.

 

Day 4

Guajira.

  • In the morning drive to the Manaure Salt flats to watch the flamingos;

  • Lunch at the Manaure Beach;

  • Visit Cabo de Vela Rock and beach;

  • Return to your hotel in Riohacha.

THINGS TO DO AT COLOMBIA's CARIBBEAN COAST TOUR: Flamingos at the Manaure Salt Flats. THINGS TO DO AT COLOMBIA's CARIBBEAN COAST TOUR: The Cabo de Vela rock at Guajira peninsula.

Flamingos at the Manaure Salt Flats.

The Cabo de Vela rock at Guajira peninsula.

 

Day 5

  • An early excursion to the Flamengos Sanctuary to watch flamingos in their pristine environment;

  • Drive to your hotel at or near Tayrona National Park to spend the night.

THINGS TO DO AT COLOMBIA's CARIBBEAN COAST TOUR: The Flamengos Sanctuary .THINGS TO DO AT COLOMBIA's CARIBBEAN COAST TOUR: Tayrona National Park.

The Flamengos Sanctuary .

Tayrona National Park.

 

Day 6

  • In the morning hike the 9 Piedras (stones) trail while watching wildlife and birds;

  • Lunch in a local restaurant in the park;

  • Take the shuttle bus to the visitor center / museum;

  • walk to the trail to Piscina Beach - while watching wildlife on the way - to spend the afternoon on the virgin beach;

  • Walk back to the visitor center and return to the hotel to spend the night;

THINGS TO DO AT COLOMBIA's CARIBBEAN COAST TOUR: Virgin beaches at the Tayrona National Park.THINGS TO DO AT COLOMBIA's CARIBBEAN COAST TOUR: Nature trail at the Tayrona National Park.

Virgin beaches at the Tayrona National Park.

Nature trail at the Tayrona National Park.

 

Day 7

  • Morning visit in fishing canoe trough the Cienaga de Santa Marta Mangrove Sanctuary;

  • Return to Cartagena;

  • An Airport transfer (depending on fight schedule) finalizes your Colombia Caribbean Coast Tour or spend another night in Cartagena.

THINGS TO DO AT COLOMBIA's CARIBBEAN COAST TOUR: Fishermen at the Cienega de Santa Marta Sanctuary.THINGS TO DO AT COLOMBIA's CARIBBEAN COAST TOUR: Red mangrove.

Fishermen at the Cienega de Santa Marta Sanctuary.

Red mangrove.

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